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Eric C Foster Plumbing & Heating LLC

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters,

About us

Family owned & operated. Charging by the hour. 15+ employees. Brand - Maytag. Additional phone - (978) 712-9778. Additional service areas - Lowell, North Billerica, North Chelmsford, Nutting Lake, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, Westford & Lexington. Award winning.

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Installation, sales and repair of heating & A/C.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.657 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
9%
3
2%
2
5%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.2
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 57 reviews

Ted S.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

barbara D.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Unstuck my garbage disposal and showed me how to do in the future. Repaired a continuously running toilet and replaced the water handle on shower. | |Great job

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

ALLEN C.
07/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They performed routine maintenance and de-scaling of my tankless water heater. They arrived as scheduled, we friendly, efficient, answered all of my questions and cleaned the area when they were done. I couldn't ask for more.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert E P.
06/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Two members of Eric C. Foster's plumbing firm arrived on time to install a new 40 gallon gas water heater(10 year warranty)and remove the old water heater (dispose of). The two plumbers worked well together from pumping out the old tank to reconfiguring the gas and water lines for the new tank. At the end of the installation, one plumber went over the instructions for lighting the gas burner and setting the water temperature. I was completely satisfied with the installation and workmanship. Note: I was able to specify the brand and warranty of the hot water heater I wanted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

LISA D.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: New boiler system vissemen

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130,000

Kathy M.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
We have used their service a few times. The price is very good and they are always on time. They are better than other plumbers that I have used. They have a different system as well and we have used them for about 5 years. They have provided other plumbing work as well.
Description of Work: They cleaned out my Rinnai direct vent system. The system was extremely dirty and it had failed so they were able to do the repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$562

Donald M.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The dishwasher died the Friday before Easter with 16 people coming for dinner on Sunday. Foster Plumbing installed a new one on Friday before Easter.
Description of Work: Installation of dishwasher

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Matthew S.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came quickly (next day) at a time convenient for me, fixed the toilet and he was able to get the earring that fell down the drain, which required taking apart the basin and plumbing below the bathroom sink. He worked quickly, was friendly, and charged very little for the service.
Description of Work: Retrieved an earring that fell down the bathroom sink. Fixed toilet flush handle.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

barbara D.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were early, removed shoes when entering my home, informed mei of issue before correcting. They were polite, prompt, professional. It is not the first time I have used them. They are great - recommend them all the time
Description of Work: Diagnosed problem with c/a system and replaced the broken part

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Evelyn L.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was able to have my Thanksgiving dinner with my family and very happy with their quick response.
Description of Work: I have been using Eric Foster Plumbing for over 10 years. They are responsive and professional. I had a water pipe break in my dining room floor the day before Thanksgiving. I live in a slab house. They jackhammered the floor, found the leak and filled the hole back in with cement. I was really happy about them filling in the hole. I have never worked with or do I want to learn how to mix cement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

LeighAnn S.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The job went very well. We were very happy with the result.
Description of Work: The plumbers relocated a pipe into the wall to increase our cabinet space, installed a toe kick heater and installed a water filtration system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Andrea A.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had some weather related delays and some part delays. But every step of the way Foster kept me informed of the timing. Despite the issues with the manufacturer part on backorder, it wasn't a problem since I knew Foster was on top of it. Communication is key and they are very good at it. I am a satisfied customer and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Foster Plumbing.
Description of Work: I had a new HVAC system installed on the roof of my condo building. It entailed renting a crane to get it up there. And working with an electrician and the town inspector. A big, big job. I had previously used this company for a tuneup and filter change. I really liked both the office support and the guys that came out so I asked them to quote the job of replacing the aging system. I received 3 quotes. Foster was the best price but that's not the only reason I chose them. I chose them because I had a lot of questions about the job and they were very responsive. Even after the job was completed they still were available to answer any questions I had. Great customer service!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

GARY B.
01/2013
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service was satisfactory. He was able to help me promptly because when I walked into the basement water was spraying into the room. He was here within less than a half of an hour and was pleasant. I was very pleased with the service.
Description of Work: He repaired a leaking copper pipe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joy R.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The service was excellent. He did a great job. He was very thorough with his inspection. He found the boiler was cracked and it was better to install an entire new unit because it was more cost effective. His crew was very professional and timely. They had good follow up and they were the least expensive bid for the project.
Description of Work: He gave me an estimate twice because I questioned if it would more cost effective to replace the entire furnace or just the boiler. They later installed the new unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Response from Eric C Foster Plumbing & Heating LLC
Hi Customer, Thank you so much for the kind words. We are glad you had a great experience with us. Please do not hesitate to call us with any future problems or needs in plumbing or heating! Thanks again for your kind words!

Tom D.
01/2013
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They did a great job and they were very helpful.
Description of Work: They replaced and installed the hot water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

joanne M.
11/2012
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The gentleman showed on time and was very professional. The work took about 45 minutes. The bill I received showed the labor charge well over $200.00. I mailed the payment with a note telling them of my shock to see them charging three times the normal hourly rate of plumbers. I received no response at all. Stay FAR AWAY from these GOUGERS!!!
Description of Work: New Backflow valve.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$395

Response from Eric C Foster Plumbing & Heating LLC
Customer, First, I want to thank you for writing this review for our company. We want to hear from our customers not only when they have had a pleasant experience with our services, but also when they have unpleasant experiences, because with your input we strive to become a company that better serves our customers. Secondly, I'd also like to thank you for giving us such high remarks in professionalism and quality. That is something that we've taken pride in over the last 35 years that we've been in business. We are glad you were very pleased with our work. Thirdly, we would like to take a look over the invoice that we sent to you and make sure we did not make a mistake and bill you for the wrong amount. If we did, we will certainly make it right with you. Also, we would like to apologize for not responding to the letter you wrote to us because like I said, we like to get feedback from our customers on their experiences with us and we like to make sure we can meet your needs. If you ever have any questions or concerns with a bill, please do not hesitate to call us and we would be more than happy to help you. Thank you again for your feedback and we will do all that we can to become a better company that can serve you better next time.

Harry G.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called advertised telephone number and was told someone would get back to me that day. Plumber assigned the job did exactly that and after hearing job details said, he picked a day. Arrived promptly and did a great job. Very efficient, especially since the old bathroom faucet had been installed over 10 years ago.
Description of Work: Replaced kitchen and bathroom faucets that we provided.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

GABRIEL L.
11/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
My tenants forced hot air furnace had died. I needed to find a replacement as soon as possible. I contacted Eric Foster Plumbing and I was able to get a quote and a new furnace in about a week. Extremely professional crew and I highly recommend them. They are now on my speed dial for any future work and I will also refer them to friends.
Description of Work: Removal and replacement of forced hot air furnace with a 95% efficient unit. Replaced some outdated duct work Install new exhaust for high efficient unit

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Joe C.
07/2011
5.0
home remodeling, plumbing
  + 0 more
I would highly recommend them. If there were any changes they informed us well in advance. Gave them a spec list and they were able to beat all the prices.
Description of Work: Installed a new bathtub, did all the plumbing in the bathroom, including the toilet. They also installed fixtures.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Nick Z.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
My wife and I have tenants renting a house from us in Chelmsford, and the tenants informed us that the water heater may have been on the fritz. We called Foster Plumbing, as we had had good experiences with them in the past, and Jason promptly came out to look at the water and give us an estimate on replacement/upgrade costs. Jason actually ended up proving to the tenants that there was nothing wrong with the existing water heater. He still gave us an estimate for two different replacement options, and did not charge us for the visit. He is very courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Assessed the condition of an existing water heater tank and gave us estimates for two different replacement/upgrade options.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nick Z.
03/2011
4.0
hauling services, plumbing
  + 0 more
I purchased a dishwasher to replace a broken one in a rental house in Chelmsford. I called Eric C Foster Plumbing to do the installation, as I had had great experiences with them in the past. I provided the dishwasher and an installation kit (hose, fittings, etc.) that I had bought for an additional $20. Two men from Foster showed up - one was named JP, and the other's name I forget, but he was the Master Plumber and also the owner's son. They installed the dishwasher in about 2 hours (most of the time was spent retrieving some part they didn't stock in the truck). They told me they're not electricians, but I asked them to do the (relatively simple) electrical hookup anyway. This ended up biting me a few weeks later, as the wire nut on the ground wire came loose and caused electrical problems elsewhere in the kitchen. I called a proper electrician to diagnose and fix that; however, I had a feeling if I called Foster they'd remind me they're not electricians. My bad. Anyway, the install & removal went OK, but when I got the bill, I noticed they charged me for parts that I had provided. I called to ask the Master Plumber about this, and he said they ended up having to provide the parts, that the kit I provided wasn't sufficient. The only thing curious about this situation was that they hadn't left my parts at the house - the kit disappeared. I decided to cut my losses and pay the bill, rather than raise more of a stink about it.
Description of Work: Installation of a new dishwasher that I purchased on my own, removal of old dishwasher.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$218

Nick Z.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I wanted to have a second water meter installed in my home exclusively for my lawn sprinkler system, to help lower the sewer bills we were receiving from the town. I had had great experiences with Eric C Foster Plumbing in the past, so I asked them for a quote. Jason and I discussed all the details of the (relatively simple) basement installation over the phone, and he even suggested that I buy my own water meter and provide it to their plumbers, as that would save me a significant amount of money. This was a low priority job for me, so I purchased the water meter on my own, and we had the installation & piping done a few weeks later. Their plumbers Mark and JP did a great job, and the final cost of the job was exactly what Jason had estimated, despite the plumbers spending a slightly longer time at my home than was estimated. The company also arranged for the Bedford town inspector to come by a few weeks after the job to certify the installation. All in all, a very pleasant and affordable experience.
Description of Work: Installation of a second water meter exclusively for lawn irrigation sprinkler system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$647

RICH F.
10/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had the two new toilets stationed in the bathroom so that the plumbers would not spend any time uncrating them and carrying them to the proper location. I had purchased the proper rings and connecting gear but the Foster plumber insisted on using the material he was familiar with. No problem. The old toilet was disconnected and I did alert them that the dripping from the old toilet might mark the rug in the bedroom and the hall. I offered the use of a garbage can to place the old toilet in so that it would not drip. The plumber thought that would not be needed and carried the old toilet out without the use of the garbage can. The dripping stained the bedroom rug and the hallway rug and the stairs. The Foster plumber was embarrassed and had a rug cleaning company arrive that afternoon and completely cleaned any residue from the rug, making it cleaner that it was in the first place. All of the cleaning was at no charge. Very impressive. So I ended up with new toilets installed and clean rugs as well.
Description of Work: I had purchased two toilets at a home improvement store and contacted Foster Plumbing to install them. They were on time and did the work in a professional manner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$257

R BRADLEY P.
11/2006
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
When we needed the hot water unit. They were here the next day at the scheduled time. Replaced the unit, removed the old unit, and cleaned up the area. Cleaner than it had been, I must add. In less than one hour. This time we lost hot water on a Saturday. Unfortunately Foster does not provide emergency service. At 7:am Monday I received a call and he was willing to be out to the house by am. We scheduled a later time. They arrived right on time. The problem took a couple of phone calls back to the office, but we had hot water again within the hour.
Description of Work: This is the second time we've called Foster Plumbing. First time was to replace a water heater yrs ago. This time they were called because we were not getting hot water.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

MEI C.
05/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are very personal. They answer questions over the phone if I don't need them to come to my home. They are punctual, and they do a good job. I would strongly recommend. I will continue to use them.
Description of Work: They fixed the oil boiler (heating system) for my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
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Contact information

145 Stedman St, Chelmsford, MA 01824

www.ecfplumber.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Wells and Pumps,
Fireplaces,
Hauling,
Sewer Cleaning

FAQ

Eric C Foster Plumbing & Heating LLC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Eric C Foster Plumbing & Heating LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Eric C Foster Plumbing & Heating LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, Eric C Foster Plumbing & Heating LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Eric C Foster Plumbing & Heating LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Eric C Foster Plumbing & Heating LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, Eric C Foster Plumbing & Heating LLC offers warranties.
Eric C Foster Plumbing & Heating LLC offers the following services: Installation, sales and repair of heating & A/C.

Contact information

145 Stedman St, Chelmsford, MA 01824

www.ecfplumber.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed